The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-12-06

promised message, Is tantnmq unit TO II nmoni2ing
the President to resign l. would b. my duty and
right to resist, but under the circumstances, in
winch we are placed, conflict between the eXecu-
uVes ard parliament, might entail consequences,
which restrain me. Wisdom and patriotism com.
mand me to yield.
leave to those who assume it the responsibility
for such precedent, and Tor events that may ensue
relinquish, without roget but not without Sadness
the dignity to which have twice been raised with,
out SOLICITATION, and IN the exercising of which
ieel confident have done my duty. 10 tins l call
France to witness
ment has secured to the country pea c, order and
liberty has made France respected throughout the
world has worked uutirinSly to raise her and in
me midst OF an armed Europe leaves her in con-
dition TO defend her honor and rights. Further
that il has been able to keep the republic III wise
internal course, marked out by the interests and
wishes OF the country. France will say that in
turn for this have been removed nom tie post
| where her confidence placed me. In leaving
political life, form but one wish 1t is that the re.
public may not be struck blows aimed at myself but
that ii may issue triumphant from the danger it is
made to incur. l place ON the bureau of the cham
berof deputies my resignation of the functions of
president of the French republic.
NJ Grevy was not affected himself by tho
days events, but members of his family were
terrified by the shouts of tho populace, and
| urged him not to delay his resignation. Mr..
Grevy has gone to his home, at Mont Sous
Vandry He left Paris on the seven o'clock
express train.
VERSAILLES, December 3.--The first trial by
the senators and deputies of the left today, for
q candidate for the presidency resulted rs fol-
lows: M. Ferry POO. Nj. DeFreycinet 1913. NJ.
Brisson 81, NJ. Sadi Carnot 50, General Saus-
sier7 Z.
Baloting for the election of president began
at 2:15 p. M. The first ballot resulted: Sadi
Carnot, 1903; Ferry, 212; General Saussier,
AS; Freycinet, IS; General Appert, 72 Brs-
son, rs; other candidates, o. DeHreycinet
and Ferry were both withdrawn and on
another ballot Sadi Garnet received 600 votes
and was elected. The announcement of his
election was received with cries of give La
Republique."
The second ballot upon which Sadi Carnot
was elected stood as follows: Sadi Carnot,
GIG; General Saussier 1856; Ferry, Il; De-
Freycinet. 8; General Appert 5; General
Pyat, l. The result was seen in tho final
ballot. Leroyer, on receiving the ballot re-
turn said:
IN. Sadi Carnot having obtained the suf-
frage, proclaim him the president of the re-
public"
There was an outburst of cheering, espc-
cially from the left and center. M. Lcroyer
then declared the session closed
After the sitting M. Sadi Carnot received
the congratulations of the senators and depu-
ties. In acknowledging them he said
thank you from the bottom ofmy heart for the
congratulations and sentiments expressed l
filled with gratitude to members of the assembly,
who in uniting their suffrage in my favor, bear wit
ness to II desire Tor the peace and concord with
Which republican France is animated. My dearest
wish is that this great day may remain present in
all minds and hearts. 1t signifies that the represent
atives of France can be united. Their common
assuring an active and stable government, cnpa IL
OF the national liberty at home and di nifty abroad
viii be all the benefits which our country expects
from the republic. Once moro thank you. You
may count upon my entire devotion.
A squadron of cuirassiers were drawn up in
the court yard, and when the president came
forth with the minister's the troops presented
arms" and paid him military honors. Sadi
Carnot entered q carriage with Rouvier, and
with other ministers in carriages, started Mt a
rapid pace for Paris. An escort of cuirassiers
brought up the rear. Other senators and dep
uties returned to Paris on a special train.
News OF the result of the election was re-
ceived in Versailles with great jnbilntion.
Large crowds surrounded the congress build
ing, throughout the afternoon. Shouts of
give Carnoti" 'Vive 10 Republique" min
gled with various patriotic cries, continued for
long time with undated vigor.
Sadi-Carnot appeared at Window OF his
house and said
81 give you hearty thanks citizens for this evil
dence Of your sympathy. / beg you to prove by
your calm denleanor and regard for order, that
ernmeat."
The speech was hailed with shouts of "viyo
la Republique."
PARIS, December f.-Presdent Sadi-Carnot
was formally installed i'll tho Elysee palace
this afternoon -and later received visits from
ex-President Grevy, M. Rouvier, President
Peytral, of the budget committee, and other
leading politicians. The president stated that
it was his intention, after the new ministry
was lorhleu, 10 ab once close the present
session of parliament until after the
coming senatorial elections. The resignation
of the cabinet, which follows the election Of o
new president and General Brugere will in
vest the latter with the grand collar Of
legion of honor, General Faidherbe presiding
at the ceremony.
The newspapers of this city generally APP
prove Of the election of NJ Sadi-Carnot, and
consider it an auglry OF peace, kilograms
from the provinces, without oxcoptiea testify
to the satisfaction felt at the result of the
election.